15 Gallon Conical Fermenter Cooling System

[kenglish427]

ah, sorry, I just re-read your post. I imagine a keg would work just fine. I was mostly saying a metal container Vs. plastic would allow better temp transfer.
I think the harbor freight pump i have would fit in the top of a 5Gal keg. I can check once its not in use.

Brew day went great. The wort is sitting happy at 65 degrees and the pumps and everything cycle on and off just right. it kicks on at 65.5, and shuts off at 64 so its a pretty stable temp. I will probably insulate it soon just to battle the summer months.

 

[Islandboy85]

ah, sorry, I just re-read your post. I imagine a keg would work just fine. I was mostly saying a metal container Vs. plastic would allow better temp transfer.

I think the harbor freight pump i have would fit in the top of a 5Gal keg. I can check once its not in use.



Brew day went great. The wort is sitting happy at 65 degrees and the pumps and everything cycle on and off just right. it kicks on at 65.5, and shuts off at 64 so its a pretty stable temp. I will probably insulate it soon just to battle the summer months.

Yeah, plastic would not work as well. I agree.